A cost-saving runway treatment has delayed major resurfacing for Whangārei Airport, with the pavement still safe after six years of wear.
Accelerating heat pump adoption could save households GBP £1.5 billion a year and free up gas for industry as supplies dwindle.
A new report says practical workplace health measures can lift performance and resilience, but many employers still need a starting point.
Poor-quality building is costing New Zealand billions a year and could be behind about 5,000 missing homes annually.
By 2040, autonomous fleets could cut rush-hour stress and reshape cities, but public trust and infrastructure still need work.
Businesses are set for more guidance and lighter enforcement as WorkSafe pivots towards support, though some groups say consultation is still missing.
Central government delays on planning reform have left councils wrestling with rules Leigh Auton says could have been avoided decades ago.
Smaller suppliers and councils face tougher scrutiny in 2026 as new procurement rules demand measurable local benefits and tighter contract management.
A looming election clash may stall the draft National Infrastructure Plan, despite warnings that New Zealand is getting poor value from heavy spending.
Business faces a faster, narrower consenting regime as ministers unveil bills to replace the RMA by mid-2026.
Changing drug patterns are forcing New Zealand employers to tighten testing and training as cannabis stays widespread and cocaine edges higher.
Cleaner power covered all new demand in early 2025, with solar and wind overtaking coal and halting growth in power-sector emissions.
Rail’s economic case is growing, but deferred upgrades and an ageing workforce threaten reliable services and future freight gains.
It could attract private capital and give infrastructure projects more certainty, if Labour’s proposed New Zealand Future Fund is designed well.
A clearer view of New Zealand's unfunded transport, health and defence projects is expected to shape investment decisions ahead of the plan due by year end.
Refurbishing ageing waste-to-energy plants can cost a third as much as rebuilding, with SWANA saying the choice could secure landfill capacity for decades.
Councils could struggle to fund repairs and new works if planned rate caps go ahead, according to Infrastructure New Zealand.
Advisers can now turn mortgage paperwork into client-ready documents in seconds, easing compliance pressure as demand for advice climbs.
Councils could cut costs and improve services by sharing functions and involving communities, but amalgamation is still seen as the answer.
Climate talks ended with only incremental gains, as countries again failed to agree a roadmap away from fossil fuels at COP30.
